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Dental Hygienist jobs in Sacramento, CA
Dental hygienists clean teeth, screen for oral disease, take radiographs, and teach patients preventive care, working alongside dentists in private practices and clinics.
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$34–$54/hr
Typical pay range
$92k
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$90 - $95 per hour
Caring Hand Home Health Solutions, Inc's mission is to provide professional and paraprofessional services to clients in their homes assigning them to achieve the highest level of potential in their day-to-day self-care a…
$34.31 - $48.03 per hour
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento Position Overview Competently performs standardized instrument processing and decontamination to prevent the sp…
$50.7 per hour
Capital Post Acute in Sacramento, CA is hiring a CA-PTA for a travel contract. Contract length: 13 weeks. Start date: 07/29/26. Shift: DAY. Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant. Lamb Staffing offers weekly direct deposi…
$55 - $60 per hour
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Ronald T. Blanchette, DDS - Sacramento, CA Proudly supported by Mosaic Dental Collective Ronald T. Blanchette, DDS, part of the Mosaic Dental Collective, is looking for a warm, detail-or…
$30.03 - $42.04 per hour
Stops Learn about THE POWER OF ONE and what it means here at Sutter Health LIMITED TERM FOR 52 WEEKS (FULLY BENEFITED: MEDICAL / DENTAL / VISION / PTO etc) EDUCATION ~ HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education…
$48 - $55 per hour
Join Our Therapy and Rehabilitation Team! Capital Post-Acute - Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Address: 6821 24th St, Sacramento, CA 95822, USA Be Part of Our Team: Full-Time; Part-Time; PRN; Per Diem Pay Ranges: $48.0…
$2,125 per month
have access to Best in the Industry Pay Packages, a $25,000 Life Insurance Policy effective from Day One, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance starting the 1st of the month after hire. At TLC Nursing,…
Type: Allied Health Carmichael , CA SkyBridge Healthcare is seeking a Traveler for a 13 week contract in CA. SkyBridge Healthcare is a premier staffing firm dedicated to matching outstanding talent with exceptional oppor…
$21 - $25 per hour
wages, excellent benefits and the following rewards and incentives: ~ No Nights, weekends, or holidays! ~ Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision plans ~401(k) Retirement Plan ~ Paid Short-Term Disability ~ Employee Assist…
$35 - $40 per hour
California Central Valley, California Sacramento, New Mexico Compensation: $35-$40 per hour Benefits: ~ Medical ~ Vision ~ Dental ~ Flexible Spending Account (FSA) ~ Dependent care assistance ~ Company-paid life insuranc…
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What dental hygienists earn in Sacramento
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $34–$41 | $70k–$86k |
| Mid level | $40–$48 | $83k–$100k |
| Senior | $46–$54 | $95k–$113k |
Adjusted for the Sacramento market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Prophylaxis and scalingPeriodontal chartingDigital radiographyLocal anesthesia (where licensed)Patient educationInfection controlGentle chairside mannerDental software (Dentrix, Eaglesoft)
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you handle a patient who is anxious or afraid of cleanings?
Describe pacing, explaining each step before you do it, and offering breaks. A short story about winning over a fearful patient works well.
Walk me through your periodontal assessment and how you present findings.
Show a full charting routine and how you explain pocket depths in plain terms, framing scaling and root planing as treatment, not upselling.
How do you stay on schedule with back-to-back patients?
Mention room setup habits, realistic appointment blocks by patient type, and communicating early with the front desk when a case runs long.
What is your approach to patients who have not flossed and know the lecture is coming?
Show that you skip the lecture: meet them without judgment, find one habit they will actually do, and track small wins visit to visit.
How do you work with a dentist whose treatment philosophy differs from yours?
Emphasize discussing cases privately, presenting evidence, and staying aligned in front of patients. Practices screen hard for team fit.
Are you licensed to administer local anesthesia, and what is your radiography experience?
Answer plainly with your state licensure details and the imaging systems you have used. These determine what the office can schedule for you.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For dental hygienists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State your RDH license and state, plus local anesthesia and nitrous oxide permits where your state issues them separately.
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Name practice types and pace, such as family practice seeing 8-10 hygiene patients daily, or periodontal specialty experience.
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List clinical systems: Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Open Dental, and digital imaging like intraoral cameras or CBCT exposure.
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Show prevention impact, for example perio program acceptance rates or fluoride and sealant program participation.
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Keep CE current and visible, especially laser certification or advanced periodontal instrumentation.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Dental Assistant
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Dental Hygienist
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Lead Hygienist
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Hygiene Program Coordinator
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